Physical Sciences at Wichita State University
WSU is located in Wichita, Kansas and has a total student population of 14,999. In 2021, 19 physical sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from WSU.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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WSU Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
WSU Physical Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the physical sciences progam at WSU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The physical sciences major at WSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 154 |
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WSU. This makes it the #244 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #199 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at WSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Wichita State University.
WSU Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 53% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in physical sciences at WSU are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
WSU Physical Sciences Master’s Program
In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
WSU also has a doctoral program available in physical sciences. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Wichita State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering Technologies
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Computer & Information Sciences
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for Wichita State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in KS | Average Salary in KS |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 11,660 | $51,490 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,520 | $129,220 |
| Chemists | 660 | $77,600 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 470 | $76,780 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 330 | $50,860 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Hrududu under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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